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Cocaine esterase

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**[[3i2j]], [[3puh]] - RhCocE – ''Rhodococcus''<br />
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*Cocaine esterase binary complex
*Cocaine esterase binary complex

Revision as of 10:12, 16 March 2015

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Cocaine esterase (CocE) catalyzes the hydrolysis of the benzoyl ester of cocaine to ecgonine methyl ester and benzoic acid. CocE contains 3 domains. Domain 1 contains the catalytic triad: Ser, Asp and His typical of the hydrolase family. Domains 2 and 3 are involved in substrate recognition. CocE is produced by bacteria which thrive in soil of cocaine-producing plants. These bacteria use cocaine as their sole source of carbon and nitrogen. CocE is being investigated as a possible therapeutic agent for treatment of cocaine abuse.

3D structures of cocaine esterase

Updated on 16-March-2015

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